EPISODE #3
15 June 2021 GUESTS: Paul Kazyoba, Director of Research, Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research Thabi Maitin, Division Manager, South African Medical Research Council
COVID-19 in Africa: the role of research
Sharing experiences and perspectives on how Tanzania and South Africa’s research communities have tackled the pandemic.
About this episode
Africa has not seen the same scale of devastation from COVID-19 seen in other regions. Join host Garry Aslanyan as he and his guests explore some of the reasons why African countries have been able to deal with the pandemic so effectively. These include a prior experience in dealing with epidemics such as Ebola, strong sub-regional research networks and long-standing investments in research capacity.
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Biographies of our host and guests
Garry Aslanyan
Executive Producer & Podcast Host
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Biography
Dr Garry Aslanyan is the driving force behind the Global Health Matters podcast, serving as its Executive Producer and Host. As the founder and strategic lead, Garry shapes the podcast’s vision and impact - bringing bold ideas and inspiring voices to the global health stage.
Beyond the mic, Garry is integral part of TDR’s senior management team, where he spearheads TDR’s partnerships and global engagement, oversees highly popular regional research impact grants and serves as the Head of Secretariat of the ESSENCE initiative of research funders.
With over 25 years of experience, Garry has championed organizational and technical innovations across public health, research management, health policy, and global health diplomacy. His work has influenced strategies both worldwide and in his home country, Canada.
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